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Science Fiction and Speculation on Earth’s Future
New Scientist explores speculative scenarios, including a novel imagining time flowing backwards and the fate of life if the sun vanished. These pieces offer readers thought-provoking perspectives on future challenges.
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New Scientist
Readers offer different perspectives on the fate of life on Earth should the sun vanish – and there may be hope for some
2026-09-02 17:00 UTC
New Scientist
People are born old in their graves and get more robust over life, only to shrink into babies who are pushed into their mother’s womb. The ambitious Under Story conjures a disconcerting, “backwards” world, finds science fiction columnist Emily H. Wilson
2026-09-02 17:00 UTC